GK Quiz on Rajya Sabha, Questions and Answers

Did you know that India’s Parliament has two houses, and one of them plays a very special role in representing the states? This house helps maintain balance in the country’s law-making system and protects the interests of different regions.

The upper house, known as the Rajya Sabha, is an important part of India’s democratic structure. It works along with the Lok Sabha to make laws and discuss national issues. Unlike the lower house, members here are not directly elected by the public. Instead, they are chosen by elected representatives, which gives states a strong voice in the central government.

A GK quiz on this topic can help you learn interesting facts about its powers, structure, and functions in a fun way. It is especially useful for students preparing for competitive exams and general knowledge improvement.

About Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of India’s Parliament and represents the states and union territories. It works along with the Lok Sabha and helps in making laws. It is a permanent body, so it is never dissolved. The Rajya Sabha can have up to 250 members, including 12 nominated by the President. At present, it has 245 members, with most elected by state assemblies through a special voting system.

GK Quiz on Rajya Sabha

Test your knowledge about the Rajya Sabha with this simple GK quiz. It covers important facts about its structure, powers, members, and role in Parliament in an easy and interesting way.

Q1. What is the Rajya Sabha also called?

A. House of People
B. Council of States
C. National Assembly
D. Upper Council

S1. Ans. (b)

 

Q2. Rajya Sabha represents whom?

A. President
B. Judiciary
C. States and Union Territories
D. Army

S2. Ans. (c)

 

Q3. Can Rajya Sabha be dissolved?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Only in emergency
D. Sometimes

S3. Ans. (b)

 

Q4. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is:

A. 200
B. 230
C. 245
D. 250

S4. Ans. (d)

 

Q5. Present strength of Rajya Sabha is:

A. 200
B. 245
C. 250
D. 300

S5. Ans. (b)

 

Q6. How many members are nominated by the President?

A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 20

S6. Ans. (b)

 

Q7. Who elects Rajya Sabha members?

A. People directly
B. President
C. State Legislative Assemblies
D. Supreme Court

S7. Ans. (c)

 

Q8. Term of a Rajya Sabha member is:

A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 6 years

S8. Ans. (d)

 

Q9. One-third members retire after:

A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 6 years

S9. Ans. (b)

 

Q10. Minimum age to become a member:

A. 25 years
B. 28 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years

S10. Ans. (c)

 

Q11. Rajya Sabha can hold a money bill for:

A. 7 days
B. 10 days
C. 14 days
D. 30 days

S11. Ans. (c)

 

Q12. Chairman of Rajya Sabha is:

A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Vice President
D. Speaker

S12. Ans. (c)

 

Q13. When did the Rajya Sabha hold its first meeting?

A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1952
D. 1962

S13. Ans. (c)

 

Q14. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Rajya Sabha composition?

A. Article 80
B. Article 84
C. Article 110
D. Article 108

S14. Ans. (a)

 

Q15. What is the seating capacity of the Rajya Sabha in the new Parliament building?

A. 250
B. 300
C. 384
D. 500

S15. Ans. (c)